St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 47-39, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals downed the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. And the 3-run win last night carries weight here.
Cardinals Game on July 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:30 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Liberatore (4-5, 5.33 ERA) vs Javier Assad (6-1, 4.53 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals downed the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- JJ Wetherholt went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
54 | 33 | .621 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
49 | 40 | .551 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
47 | 39 | .547 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
45 | 45 | .500 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
40 | 48 | .455 | 14.5 | L2 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .291 | .870 | 63 | |
| 14 | .279 | .816 | 63 | |
| 10 | .259 | .803 | 39 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.29 | 1.12 | 38.1 | |
| 0-2 | 3.69 | 1.31 | 39.0 | |
| 3-3 | 3.72 | 1.16 | 36.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 4.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cardinals News
In a thrilling turn of events, Jordan Walker has officially earned his first All-Star nod, but the buzz around the St. Louis Cardinals is largely swirling around the snub of rookie sensation JJ Wetherholt, who has been nothing short of electric this season. Wetherholt's quick response to the jeers at Wrigley Field, launching a home run off Shota Imanaga, showcased his resilience and talent, further igniting the Cardinals' fire after a dominant 17-1 victory over the Cubs just yesterday. With this momentum, the Cardinals sit at 46-39, and as they prepare for tonight's game against the Cubs, the atmosphere is electric. The team's recent four wins in seven games, coupled with a robust +13 run differential, indicate this squad is not just riding a hot streak, but rather finding their identity as serious contenders.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 5-game series starting Monday.
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